Waste Management Temporary Use of Maintenance Bay
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1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWN OF WICKENBURG AND WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ARIZONA, INC. FOR USE OF TOWN’S MAINTENANCE SHOP BAY Contract #25-50 THIS Agreement is entered into between the Town of Wickenburg, Arizona, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “Town” and Waste Management of Arizona, Inc., a California corporation, hereinafter referred to as the “Contractor.” Section 1 GRANT PERMISSION AND TERM. In consideration of Contractor providing the Town additional services under Contract #25-26 (“Town’s Waste Management Contract”) of up to $1,000 per month each fiscal year during the term of this Agreement, Town hereby gives permission to the Contractor to enter the Premises described in this Agreement, all on the terms and conditions herein set forth, which Contractor promises to comply with and abide by. The additional services may include sanitation services at Town facilities. The Term of this Agreement shall commence on November 28, 2025 and shall terminate upon the termination of the Town’s Waste Management Contract, provided however, Contractor can terminate this Agreement sooner upon providing at least 60 days written notice to Town. This Agreement shall be renewed upon renewal of the Town’s Waste Management Contract and shall terminate upon the termination of the Town’s Waste Management Contract, unless otherwise agreed to by the Parties in writing or if this Agreement is terminated for cause as provided herein. Section 2 DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES. Town agrees to allow Contractor to use the following Premises during the Term of this Agreement only for maintenance and parking (including overnight parking) of Contractor’s waste collection vehicles, storage of parts, tools and supplies and any performing other maintenance incidental to the Services performed for Town under the Town’s Waste Management Contract. The Premises are defined as: One (1) bay at Wickenburg Maintenance Shop, located at 500 Coney Orosco Dr, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 (the “Premises”), such dedicated bay shall be for the exclusive use of Contractor, and outside parking for up to 5 waste collection vehicles. The Town agrees that, except in emergency circumstances (access for which shall not be unreasonably withheld), Town agrees that Contractor shall have access to the Premises during normal business hours (4:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday – Friday (including Fridays when Town offices are closed to the public). Section 3 DAMAGES; USE FEES. The Contractor shall pay the Town for this use only in additional services as described in this Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall pay for any utility hookup used and return the Premises to conditions as found prior to use, reasonable wear and tear accepted. The Parties affirm that the Town has made no representations to Contractor regarding the condition of the Premises or fitness for any particular use. It is Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Premises is suitable for its intended use. By taking possession, Contractor accepts 2 the Premises as being in good, sanitary order, condition, and repair, and suitable for its intended use. Contractor shall, at its cost, keep the Premises in good condition during the Agreement and repair damages to the Premises caused by Contractor or its guests, invitees or licensees and all other persons whatsoever who enter the Premises during the Agreement. Normal wear and tear related to the appropriate use of the Premises is accepted from the provisions of this paragraph. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Town shall be responsible for keeping in good condition (i) all structural portions of the Premises, including the foundation, roof and walls; (ii) gutters and downspouts; (iii) any plumbing and electrical lines, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and other building mechanical systems; (iv) exterior portions of the Premises including exterior walls, doors, overhead doors, windows, sidewalks, parking lot; and (v) any item of repair or replacement which is considered capital improvements and/or are necessary to put or keep the Premises in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor shall not be responsible for taxes or utilities attributable to the Premises. Any area damaged by Contractor or its guests, invitees or licensees and which is repaired by Contractor or not cleaned properly will be charged to Contractor and, if not paid or disputed within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice, may be subtracted from the monthly Services payment under the Town’s Waste Management Contract. Contractor will receive an additional invoice for any cleaning or repairs performed by the Town as described above at a rate determined by the Town’s current fee schedule then in effect, as well as other out-of-pocket costs which may be incurred in connection with cleaning or repairs necessary due to Contractor or its guests, invitees or licensees. Said invoices shall be paid within 30 days. Prior to incurring costs for which the Town will seek reimbursement from Contractor, Town shall provide Contractor with written notice and a period of thirty (30) days to clean or repair (or commence repairs) to the Premises caused by Contractor or its guests, invitees or licensees. Except for substances used in connection with truck maintenance which shall be used and stored in compliance with Applicable Law, Contractor further guarantees that it will not use or allow the use of any substances on the Premises, including liquid, solid, semi-sold or gaseous substances, which are, or during the Term of the Agreement may become, regulated under Applicable Laws (collectively, “Regulated Substances”), unless the Town has been informed and agreed to such use. Further, except for Regulated Substances used in in connection with truck maintenance which shall be used and stored in compliance with Applicable Laws, Contractor shall not keep any Regulated Substances on the Premises. Regulated Substances include, but are not limited to, any and all substances, materials or wastes regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. § 6901, et. seq.; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et. seq.; the Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2601, et. seq.; the Arizona Hazardous Waste Management Act, A.R.S. § 49-921, et. seq.; the Arizona Underground Storage Tank Regulation Act, A.R.S. § 49-1001, et. seq.; and the rules and regulations adopted, and guidelines promulgated pursuant to the Applicable Laws. In addition to the other requirements of this section, Contractor shall not release, discharge, leak or emit, or permit to be released, discharged, leaked or emitted into the atmosphere, ground, soil, sewer system, surface water or groundwater any substance if such substance (as reasonably determined by Town, or any governmental authority) does or may 3 pollute or contaminate the same, or may adversely affect (a) the environment, (b) the health, welfare or safety of persons whether located on the Premises or elsewhere, or (c) the condition, value, use or enjoyment of the Premises or any other real or personal property. Contractor must have or timely obtain, maintain, and comply with all provisions of all permits, licenses and other authorizations which are required under the Applicable Laws (“Permits”). Contractor shall immediately notify Town, orally and in writing, of any allegations by any governmental authority or other person or entity of any event of non-compliance with the Applicable Laws or Permits of this section occurring at the Premises. Contractor shall also immediately notify Town, orally and in writing, of any allegations by any governmental authority or other person or entity, of any events, conditions, circumstances, activities, practices, incidents, actions or plans that may interfere with or prevent continued compliance with Applicable Laws, Permits or the provisions of this section, or which may give rise to any common law or legal liability, or otherwise form the basis of any claim, action, suit, proceeding, hearing or investigation, based on or related to the generation, manufacture, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport, or handling, or the emission, discharge, release or threatened release into the environment at the Premises, of any pollutant, contaminant or Regulated Substance. Town, or its authorized representative, agent, or contractor, shall have the right, upon reasonable notice, to inspect the Premises and to review and copy documents, records, and data maintained by Contractor relating to substances used and stored on the Premises or disposed of, released, or otherwise removed from the Premises, in order to confirm that Contractor is in compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph. Town has the right, at its expense, to perform periodic environmental inspections as Town deems necessary. Town shall use the services of qualified and licensed environmental engineers. The engineers shall conduct sampling and testing of soils, water, substances, and emissions as Town deems necessary to confirm that Contractor is in compliance with the provisions of this Section. If the results of the inspection indicate a need for further testing and/or remediation due to Contractor’s use of the Premises in order to comply with ADEQ or EPA remediation standards or guidelines, then Contractor agrees to reimburse Town for its reasonable inspection costs and to pay for such additional testing and remediation that is required if such testing or remediation is required due to Contractor’s use of the Premises in a manner which is not in compliance with Applicable Laws. Should remediation be required due to Contractor’s use of Premises in a manner which is not in compliance with Applicable Laws, then Contractor must immediately undertake the necessary remediation to restore Premises to compliance with Applicable Laws and diligently complete the work. Failure to do so will be considered a material breach of this Agreement, and Contractor’s obligations under this Paragraph shall continue beyond the expiration or termination of this Agreement. Nothing in this Paragraph shall constitute a waiver of any right of Contractor, including without limitation, the right to receive contribution from any individual or entity responsible for contamination of any part of the Premises. Any instance of non-compliance with Applicable Laws, Permits or the provisions of this Paragraph shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement by Town. Section 4 TOWN RESPONSIBILITY. The Town agrees to make the Premises accessible to Contractor during the Agreement. However, the Town reserves the right to cancel this Agreement, at its sole discretion, in the event the Premises is required for municipal purposes, 4 including but not limited to renovation, repair, remodeling, or repurposing of the Premises, weather conditions or unsafe or unsanitary conditions that require termination of access in the interest of public health and safety, in which case, Contractor may adjust its customer rates under the Town’s Waste Management Contract to account for additional transportation costs incurred by Contractor in performing services pursuant to the Town’s Waste Management Contract. In such cases, the Town shall provide the Contractor with written notice of cancellation no less than thirty (30) days in advance of the termination, unless in emergency circumstances, in which case notice shall be provided as soon as reasonably possible. Except as described above, the Town shall NOT be liable for any other direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including but not limited to costs incurred by the Contractor for alternate arrangements, travel, or lost revenue. Section 5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY. It is Contractor’s responsibility to create a safe environment during the Agreement and supervise, manage, or otherwise ensure order on Premises or taking other actions to ensure public health and safety at the Premises. Contractor also agrees: a. Town shall be responsible for keeping lighting and wiring in good order and repair. No lighting, wiring or scenery is to be changed by Contractor. b. Town personnel are to have access to all facilities at all times during use. c. Contractor must return any keys immediately following the end of the Agreement. If Contractor fails to do so, Contractor will be charged a replacement fee. Contractor must promptly report any incidents or accidents to the Town that occur on the Premises that cause any loss, injury, death or damage to persons or property and cooperate in any subsequent investigations. Section 6 SITE INSPECTIONS. The Town may conduct a pre-use site inspection before the Agreement begins. The Town will also conduct a post-use site inspection no later than the following morning after the Agreement ends. Section 7 INDEMNIFICATION OF TOWN. The Contractor ( “Indemnifying Party”) shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Town, its officers, Town Council members, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all losses, damages, liabilities, claims, actions, judgments, settlements, interest, awards, penalties, fines, costs, or expenses of whatever kind, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that are incurred by Indemnified Party (collectively, “Losses”), other than loss or injury to the extent caused by the negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnified Party, arising out of or related to any and all claims alleging: a. breach or non-fulfillment of any provision of this Agreement by Indemnifying Party; b. any negligent or more culpable act or omission of Indemnifying Party, or its agents, employees, subcontractors, representatives and vendors (including any intentional, reckless, or willful misconduct) in connection with the performance of its obligations under this Agreement; c. any bodily injury, death of any person, or damage to real or tangible personal property caused by the negligent or more culpable acts or omissions of Indemnifying Party or 5 its agents, employees, subcontractors, representatives and vendors (including any intentional, reckless, or willful misconduct); or d. any failure by Indemnifying Party to comply with any applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations, or codes in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement. Indemnified Party shall give notice to Indemnifying Party of any Losses on which Indemnified Party intends to base a request for indemnification. Indemnified Party may select its own legal counsel which shall be reasonably acceptable to the Indemnifying Party to represent its interests, and Indemnifying Party shall reimburse Indemnified Party for its costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees upon request as they are incurred and remain responsible to Indemnified Party for any Losses indemnified. The Parties affirm that the Town has made no representations to Contractor regarding the condition of the Premises or fitness for any particular use. It is Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the Premises is suitable for its intended use. By taking possession of the Premises, Contractor accepts the Premises as being in good, sanitary order, condition, and repair, and suitable for its intended use. The provisions of this Section shall survive termination of this Agreement. Section 8 COMPLIANCE. Contractor shall comply with all Town, County, State, and Federal rules and regulations relating to use of the Premises. Section 9 TERMINATION. This permission is exclusive to Contractor only during the Term of the Agreement and Contractor shall have the privilege hereunder only in accordance with this Agreement. Contractor further agrees the Premises shall be clean and free of debris and Town shall not be required to remove litter, waste, or trash caused by Contractor, and, if trash, waste, or garbage is such that Town must clean up and collect same, Town shall be entitled to the reasonable value of such services from the Contractor, which shall be subtracted from the monthly Services payment under the Town’s Waste Management Contract. If either party is prevented from performing the obligations created because of act of God (defined as fire, flood, accident, riot, order of any authority, pandemic, or any other calamity), or if by reason of strikes, lockouts, or any other cause beyond the control of either of the parties, neither party shall be liable for any breach of the Agreement. Section 10 INSURANCE. During the entire term of the Agreement, Contractor shall keep in full force and effect a policy of public liability and property damage insurance with respect to the premises and the businesses conducted by Contractor, in which the limits of public liability shall not be less than $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, and in which the property damage liability shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. The policy shall name Town as an additional insured and shall contain a clause that the insurance company will not cancel or materially change the insurance without giving Town thirty (30) days prior written notice (or 10 days notice in the event of non-payment). The insurance shall be in an insurance company authorized to do business in the State of Arizona and a copy of the certificate of insurance shall be delivered to Town. Section 11 VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE. Contractor shall furnish the Town with a 6 certificate of insurance of the liability insurance policy in order to verify contractual insurance requirements are being satisfied. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by the Town prior to the start of the Term of Agreement. Contractor shall also provide Town with written verification that it and its vendors/subcontractors are either a “self-insured employer” or a “carrier insured employer” for workers’ compensation as required by A.R.S. § 23- 901 et seq., or that they employ no persons subject to the requirement for such coverage. Section 12 ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS. Contractor shall not make any structural, or interior/exterior alterations and additions to the Premises without prior written consent from the Town. Contractor shall provide to the Town, in writing, any changes that need to be addressed in the Premises prior to use. Any such modification, improvements, changes shall be approved if deemed appropriate by the Town and constructed to Town’s standards. Such improvements shall be the Contractor’s financial responsibility and will become the property of the Town after installation. Contractor shall request approval from Town for any such alterations, additions, or changes and the Contractor SHALL NOT MAKE ANY STRUCTURAL, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE TOWN. If Contractor desires to make temporary alterations or additions to the Premises, Contractor shall comply with the terms and conditions of Exhibit A, which sets forth both the procedures and requirements for such changes, as well as the specific temporary alterations and additions permitted under this Agreement. Section 13 DEFAULT. Each agreement of Contractor herein contained is material and of the essence of this agreement, and if Contractor shall default or permit a breach in whole or in part of any covenant, agreement or stipulation hereof to be kept by it, Town may give Contractor notice of such breach and default and Contractor shall have thirty (30) days after the notice within which to cure or rectify such breach or default (or if the breach or default is of such a nature that it is cannot practically be cured within a thirty (30) day period, Contractor shall be in default if it does not commence to cure the breach within thirty (30) days and proceed with due diligence to cure such default), then it shall be lawful for Town, without further notice, to declare this Agreement terminated and demand possession of the premises from the Contractor, without prejudice or any claim for damages or breach of contract. If Contractor shall default or permit a breach in whole or in part of any covenant, agreement, or stipulation hereof to be kept by it, Town shall deny future contracts with said business, organization, or person. Section 14 IMMIGRATION LAW WARRANTY. As required by A.R.S. § 41-4401, Contractor hereby warrants its compliance with all federal immigration laws and regulations that relate to its employees and A.R.S. § 23-214(A). Section 15 CONTROLLING LAW. This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the County of Maricopa, State of Arizona. Section 16 CANCELLATION. This Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-511. Section 17 ASSIGNABILITY. The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this 7 Agreement and shall not transfer any interest in the same without the prior written consent of the Town. Section 18 ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This Agreement may be executed by electronic means (such as Docusign) with the same force and effect as an original signed document. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date last written below: TOWN CONTRACTOR Waste Management of Arizona, Inc. By_____________________________ By________________________________ Troy Smith, Town Manager Its: James A. Wilson, Vice President Date___________________________ Date_______________________________ ATTEST: ___________________________ Amy Brown, Town Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________ Trish Stuhan, Town Attorney Pierce Coleman PLLC 8 EXHIBIT A PERMITTED TEMPORARY ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS The purpose of this Exhibit is to establish the terms and conditions regarding the installation and removal of temporary alterations or additions, or other temporary structures or equipment on the designated Town-owned Premises during Contractor’s permitted use period, as described in the Agreement. Installation must be completed in a manner that avoids damage to the premises. If damage occurs, Contractor shall promptly repair any damage caused by the installation, presence, or removal of the temporary alterations or additions. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the installation, maintenance, and removal of all temporary alterations or additions. All temporary alterations or additions must be securely installed to ensure public safety and must be maintained in good condition throughout the period of use. The Town reserves the right to require removal of any temporary alterations or additions with at least forty-eight (48) hours’ written notice. Contractor shall remove the temporary alterations or additions within the required time and shall restore the premises to their original condition. At the end of the use period, Contractor shall remove all temporary alterations or additions. Failure to do so may result in removal by the Town at the Contractor’s expense. Specifically, the Town grants permission to Contractor to install the following temporary alterations or additions: ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Any additions or revisions to this Exhibit must be documented and approved by both parties in writing and attached to the Agreement. Contractor assumes all liability for any injury or damage resulting from the installation, presence, or removal of temporary alterations or additions.